Node.js 10/12/13 X.509 Certificate certificate validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Node.js 10/12/13. This affects an unknown part of the component X.509 Certificate. Executing a manipulation can lead to certificate validation. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2019-15604. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Node.js 10/12/13 (JavaScript Library) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component X.509 Certificate. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a certificate validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-295. The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper Certificate Validation in Node.js 10, 12, and 13 causes the process to abort when sending a crafted X.509 certificate

The weakness was published 02/07/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at nodejs.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-15604 since 08/26/2019. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1587.003.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-149801 and VDB-149802. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Certificate validation
CWE: CWE-295 / CWE-287
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/26/2019 🔍
02/07/2020 +165 days 🔍
02/07/2020 +0 days 🔍
05/08/2026 +2282 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: RHSA-2020:0573
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-15604 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-15604
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-149800
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/07/2020 20:43
Updated: 05/08/2026 09:21
Changes: 02/07/2020 20:43 (37), 02/07/2020 20:48 (18), 03/28/2024 22:13 (17), 05/08/2026 09:18 (1), 05/08/2026 09:21 (7)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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